Nurse Practitioner, Specialty Surgical

Job Summary

Responsible for patient care management, counseling, education of patients and families in collaboration with facility MD's.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing required

Work Experience

• 3 years experience in supervision and independent decision making in major nursing areas preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Nurse Practitioners Certification (NP-C), Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Department Specific Certifications may be required.

Essential Functions

ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS

• Collects data in a systematic and ongoing process
• Issues are identified and diagnoses are developed based on assessment data
• Prioritizes data collection based on the patient's condition and needs
• Identifies expected outcomes and plan based on diagnoses or issues

DOCUMENTATION

• Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion
• Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
• Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers/users
• Uses correct terminology
• Conforms to required style and format

OUTCOMES AND EVALUATIONS

• Develops expected outcomes that provide direction for continuity of care
• Involves patient/family and other disciplines to determine expected outcomes
• Modifies expected outcomes based on changes in the assessment of the patient
• Includes the patient and others involved in the care in the evaluation process
• Evaluates the plan in relation to patient responses and expected outcomes
• Documents the results of the evaluation

RN - LEADERSHIP

• Directs the coordination of care across setting and among caregivers
• Engages in teamwork as a team player and a team builder
• Serves in key roles at work through shared decision making
• Defines a clear vision including goals and plans and measures progress
• Promotes nursing through participation in professional organizations

RN - QUALITY

• Uses the results of quality improvement activities in nursing practice
• Uses creativity and innovation in nursing practice to improve care delivery
• Incorporates evidence based knowledge to initiate change in nursing practice
• Participates in quality improvement activities

Additional Duties

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs
• For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age-specific customer service skills
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate